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Can We Live To 120 On the Blood Of Teens? Does Parabiosis Work?

By Brady Hartman on August 23, 2017

Parabiosis is back in the spotlight. The latest news reports that scientists have discovered the previously hidden rejuvenating factors in young blood. [This article first appeared on the website LongevityFacts.com. Author: Brady Hartman. ] Young blood seems to have healing powers, but how can we get benefit from them without relying on donors? Newly published research shows that scientists may have found one of the… Continue reading "Can We Live To 120 On the Blood Of Teens? Does Parabiosis Work?"
Anti-Aging Science, Lifespan-Extending Treatments
Update on Google’s Secretive Startup Calico Labs

By Brady Hartman on August 22, 2017

Calico Labs is hoping to outsmart death. Google’s $1.5 Billion dollar biotech startup has been cloaked in secrecy, until recently. This report reveals what the ultra-secretive health venture has been up to lately. With commentary by David Botstein, Calico Labs’ Chief Scientific Officer. This article first appeared on LongevityFacts.com, follow us on Facebook, Google+ or Reddit. Author: Brady Hartman. In 2013, tech giant Google announced… Continue reading "Update on Google’s Secretive Startup Calico Labs"
Lifespan-Extending Treatments
New RNA Telomere Therapy Reverses Aging

By Brady Hartman on August 22, 2017

Summary: Doctors lengthen telomeres with RNA therapy to reverse aging in human cells, according to a new research report. Telomere attrition is one of the nine hallmarks of aging. [Author: Brady Hartman] This article first appeared on LongevityFacts.] Dr. John Cooke is department chair of cardiovascular sciences at Houston Methodist Research Institute and is the lead author of a recent paper published in… Continue reading "New RNA Telomere Therapy Reverses Aging"
Lifespan-Extending Treatments
New Senolytics Reverse Aging by Killing Zombie Cells

By Brady Hartman on August 21, 2017

Researchers recently discovered seven new senolytic drugs that reverse aging by clearing out the body’s old and worn out cells, called senescent cells. Several of these senolytics are slated for clinical trials. Imagine if you were able to stop age-related degeneration and bring your body back to its original health and vigor. Even if you aren’t old, your body is… Continue reading "New Senolytics Reverse Aging by Killing Zombie Cells"
Lifespan-Extending Treatments
Can We Live to 120 on the Fasting Mimicking Diet or Calorie Restriction?

By Brady Hartman on August 20, 2017

Summary: The Fasting Mimicking Diet, also called the Valter Longo diet, and the practice of calorie restriction are the twin subjects of two recent research reports which show that the two fasting regimens offer potential health benefits. [This article first appeared on the website LongevityFacts.com and was updated March 22, 2018. Author: Brady Hartman. ] The idea that animals can live longer, healthier lives… Continue reading "Can We Live to 120 on the Fasting Mimicking Diet or Calorie Restriction?"
Anti-Aging Science, Lifespan-Extending Treatments
U.S. Doc Prescribing Anti-Aging Cocktail To Seniors

By Brady Hartman on August 17, 2017

Summary: Could an experimental anti-aging cocktail of rapamycin and metformin and other drugs extend life? New York physician is treating patients with an anti-aging drug regimen. This article details which medications the doctor prescribes and why he prescribes them. [Note: this article has been updated 11/22/2017 to reflect the fact that Dr. Green’s practice is located in New York state.… Continue reading "U.S. Doc Prescribing Anti-Aging Cocktail To Seniors"
Lifespan-Extending Treatments
Can We Slow Aging in our Bodies with Intermittent Rapamycin Therapy?

By Brady Hartman on August 17, 2017

Intermittent rapamycin therapy lengthens the lifespan of mice and significantly reduces the side effects in humans. Have geroscientists figured out how to administer the anti-aging drug rapamycin in a way that sidesteps its side effects? [This article first appeared on the website LongevityFacts.com under the title ‘Can We Slow Down Aging with Intermittent Rapamycin?’ and was updated on 11/13/2017. Author: Brady Hartman.] Scientists hail rapamycin… Continue reading "Can We Slow Aging in our Bodies with Intermittent Rapamycin Therapy?"
Lifespan-Extending Treatments
First FDA-Approved Clinical Trial of Rapamycin the Anti-Aging Drug in Healthy Seniors

By Brady Hartman on August 17, 2017

Summary: A clinical trial of rapamycin, the anti-aging drug, is currently underway with healthy seniors. Rapamycin is one of the most promising life-extension compounds. This newer trial of the anti-aging drug is based on the success of a recently completed trial. [This article first appeared on the LongevityFacts.com website and was updated on Feb 2, 2018, to show the final results of the… Continue reading "First FDA-Approved Clinical Trial of Rapamycin the Anti-Aging Drug in Healthy Seniors"
Lifespan-Extending Treatments, Vitamin Supplements
Google Futurist Ray Kurzweil Hacks His Body With These

By Brady Hartman on August 12, 2017

Summary: Ray Kurzweil wants to live forever. Here’s a list of the nearly 100 of the pills that Kurzweil takes daily in a bid to achieve his goal of immortality. [This article first appeared on LongevityFacts under the title ‘Google Futurist Ray Kurzweil Takes 100 Pills Daily To Live Forever,’ and was last updated on 2/28/2018. Author: Brady Hartman. ] Google’s futurist, Ray Kurzweil wants… Continue reading "Google Futurist Ray Kurzweil Hacks His Body With These"
Lifespan-Extending Treatments
Can We Live to 120 On Metformin?

By Brady Hartman on August 9, 2017

Summary: Report on metformin and anti-aging medicine. To find out if the type 2 diabetes drug metformin will extend lifespan, researchers are conducting a $65 million clinical trial of metformin as an anti-aging drug. Here’s what both sides of the metformin debate have to say. [This article first appeared on the website LongevityFacts.com. Author: Brady Hartman. ] A drug costing 5 cents could help us live longer, healthier lives.… Continue reading "Can We Live to 120 On Metformin?"

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